Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 69404.4 - Loss of Genetic Diversity, Including Biodiversity

(a) The loss of genetic diversity hazard trait is defined as contributing to adverse change in the genetic make-up of a species, community, assemblage or ecosystem following exposure to a chemical substance.

(b) Environmental endpoints for loss of genetic diversity, including biodiversity include, but are not limited to those indicating: reduction in the abundance of species within a community, assemblage or ecosystem, or the genetic make-up of local populations in aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems.

(c) Other relevant data include but are not limited to: in silico predictions of changes in genetic diversity; associative data from field studies linking exposure to a chemical substance with changes in genetic diversity or biodiversity.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 69404.4

1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25256.1 and 59012, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-29-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).